Everyone expects the Miami Marlins to eventually trade
outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, and when that time comes the Detroit Tigers are a
candidate to be a “major player,” according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston
Globe.
The Marlins have said they’re interested in retaining
Stanton long-term and have no desire to trade him. However, they’re also not
expected to offer the slugger a contract extension this season. Most believe
Stanton will ultimately take the path of his predecessors, including Hanley
Ramirez, Josh Johnson and Miguel Cabrera, and be traded.
When the Marlins seriously begin taking calls on Stanton,
one American League executive Cafardo spoke with believes the Tigers could be
major players for the outfielder. The team has strong ties to the Marlins, as
the sides completed the trade that sent Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit
several years ago.
Beyond their past connections, the Tigers also have several
prospects that should appeal t...
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